This is the page about us – theGIST team. This page also includes some of the vacant roles and are updated on rolling basis. We are always more than happy to answer your questions, so don’t be shy. For general enquiries, please contact [email protected].
Editor in Chief (Glasgow) : Bavishya Tata (she/her)
- Bavishya is a final year Microbiology student at University of Glasgow who presents an interest in studying viral epidemiology specifically current and emerging infections.
- Enjoys exploring local cafes and restaurants in Glasgow and reading crime fiction novels.
- Oversees the running of all teams and the overall organisation.
- Email: [email protected]
Editor in Chief (Strathclyde): Khachonphat Leesahatsawat (Daniel) (he/him)
- Daniel is a first year biomedical science PhD student at the University of Strathclyde.
- In his spare time he loves to relax and enjoy Matcha.
- Oversees the running of all teams and the overall organisation.
- Email: [email protected]
Submissions Editor: Jahnavi (Vi) Amara (they/she)
- Vi is a third year Biochemistry student at the University of Glasgow.
- They enjoy all things fibre crafts and firmly believe fashion is political!
- Manages the feature article submissions process.
- Email: [email protected]
Head Snippet Editor: Daisy Lints (she/her)
- Daisy is a final year Immunology PhD student at the University of Glasgow, researching treatment resistance in Crohn’s disease.
- In her spare time, she enjoys baking, playing badminton, long walks with her dog and exploring local cafes to try and find the best coffee in Glasgow.
- Manages the Snippet article submissions process.
- Email: [email protected]
Deputy Snippet Editor: Grace Wylie (she/her)
- Grace is a third year zoology student at the University of Glasgow.
- A fun fact about Grace is that despite being clumsy she has never broken a bone!
- Manages the Snippet article submissions process.
- Email: [email protected]
Head Copy-Editor: Cameron McKeddie (he/him)
- 2025 MSci Microbiology graduate from the University of Glasgow.
- When not in his dressing gown reading, enjoys wandering the local wilderness and occasional pub karaoke nights. Devastatingly dependent on tuna sandwiches and early 2000s pop music.
- Manages the copy-editing process for both the feature and snippet article submissions.
- Email: [email protected]
Head of Design: Hebatalla Kamaluddin Nurdin (she/her)
- Heba is a first year cancer biology masters student at Sorbonne University, Paris and a University of Glasgow undergraduate exchange alumni.
- When she’s not juggling molecules, she can be found with her gadgets, crafting educational content to keep studying fun and inspiring!
- As the Head of Design, she makes sure that every page and post looks sleek and aesthetically-pleasing.
- Email: [email protected]
Deputy Head of Design: Aliah Afzal (she/her)
- Aliah is a third year Biochemistry student at the University of Glasgow.
- A fun fact about Aliah is her lungs are more famous than she is (published in a paper too!).
- As the Deputy head of Design, she makes sure every page and post looks sleek and aesthetically-pleasing.
- Email: [email protected]
Social Media Manager: Mohammed Aasir Khan (AK) (he/him)
- AK is a physics with astrophysics student at the University of Glasgow.
- He enjoys astrophotography and gaming, which he finds are ways of exploring worlds beyond our own.
- Manages our social media pages and publishing schedules.
Head of Web: position available
- Designs and manages the website of theGIST.
- Email: [email protected].
- Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in filling this position.
Deputy Copy-Editor: position available
- Supports the head copy-editor in the copy-editing process for both the feature and snippet article submissions.
- Email: [email protected]
- Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in filling this position.
Head of Multimedia: position available
- Supports the ideation, development and execution of science communication activities.
- Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in filling this position.
